Goals from Leeds’ Sam Greenwood, Manchester City’s James McAtee and Blackburn’s Tyryhs Dolan secured the win for the Young Lions.
It has been revealed that the Blues boss travelled to Colchester to watch Andy Edwards’ side as part of his summer scouting mission.
Cowley was at the game to eye potential loans from Premier League outfits who could have an impact similar to Gavin Bazunu.
The break enabled the former Lincoln boss to step up his scouting roles with a host of games on his busy schedule.
We’ve taken a look at the Young Lions to see who the players who could arrive at Pompey moving forward.
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Cowley was at the game to eye potential loans from Premier League outfits who could have an impact similar to Gavin Bazunu.